Foundations in professionalism

'Foundations in Professionalism' is an online, interactive module. It will help you understand what it means to act professionally and ethically at work. You will need to complete this module in order to receive certificates for the awards you complete.

You can complete Foundations in Professionalism before or after completing your Foundation-level exams, at your own pace. You only need to complete the module once, no matter how many foundation-level awards you achieve.

Please note: the Foundations in Professionalism module and your work experience can be completed before, at the same time or after taking your exams.

Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) Qualification

We also offer a technician-level qualification – the Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) Qualification.

To achieve this award, you will need to complete foundation-level qualifications and also:

One year's relevant practical experience in an accounting role to show you can use your knowledge from the exams in the workplace.

The 'Foundations in Professionalism' module

Two additional specialist exams as follows:

FTX - Foundations in Taxation

FFM - Foundations in Financial Management

FAU - Foundations in Audit

Foundation certificates in taxation, financial management and audit

You can complete the FTX, FFM and FAU exams individually, and if you complete the Foundations in Professionalism module alongside any one of these exams, you will be awarded a certificate in that subject.

So if you want to work (or already are working) in tax, financial management or audit and want certification for your skills, these certificates are perfect for you.